New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced

ACR 157 — Proposes constitutional amendment to require Legislature to approve person appointed by Governor to fill vacancy in Office of Lieutenant Governor.

Last action

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed General Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment for legislative approval of the Governor's appointee to Lieutenant Governor vacancy.

ACR 157 aims to amend the constitution by requiring the Legislature to approve any individual the Governor appoints to fill a vacancy in the Office of Lieutenant Governor.

Summary

Off. of Lieutenant Governor, vacancy-req Leg. to approve person appointed by Gov

Bill Text

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Sponsors

  • John DiMaio · Primary
  • Erik Peterson · Primary
  • Christopher P. DePhillips · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 117 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

  • DiMaio, John
  • Peterson, Erik

Co-sponsors (1)

  • DePhillips, Christopher P.

Not signed on (117)

117 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does ACR 157 do?
Off. of Lieutenant Governor, vacancy-req Leg. to approve person appointed by Gov
Who sponsors ACR 157?
ACR 157 is sponsored by DiMaio, John, Peterson, Erik, and DePhillips, Christopher P..
What is the current status of ACR 157?
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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